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    "id": 1218340,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kisang",
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        "legal_name": "William Kipkemoi Kisang",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to make some comments. It looks like KRA does not have a system that can verify those who qualify for tax exemption. In my proposal, KRA and the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPD), need to work very closely to ensure they have a system to verify PwDs. The people who are challenged or disabled should get identification cards. People should not get fake cards from Kirinyaga Street, apply for exemption and qualify. At the end of the day, PwDs, who really deserve, are punished for reasons that they do not know. Mr. Speaker, Sir, another important issue is that KRA has many resources. They need to put up a good system, which has checks and balances, so that our brothers and sisters who apply for tax exceptions are given and properly registered. A few months ago, the National Council for Persons with Disability went across the country to register PwDs. That is why the issue of a blanket suspension of tax exemption should not arise because there are systems in place. If possible, they should integrate the systems of the two organizations, so that at least all of them have it. When you apply for tax exemption, for instance, when buying a car, it is a close relative and yourself who should be using the vehicle. This is a good Statement. The Committee should pursue it, to ensure that our brothers and sisters are not penalized for no reason. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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